We have something called a "slot" for us non-native fishermen.

If they are not all done spawning in the lakes up north, then wait a week. Thats mother nature, theres nothing we can do about that but something can and should be done about the wasted eggs on ML.
Duane

Moby, is your point there are so many Walleyes in the the lake that they need to be culled so they will not become runty? Even if this was the case this can easily be solved and controlled by a modification in the slot. Free will gill netting is not the best way the balance to population. I can not believe I even responded to this.

Freewill gill netting? Thats how things like this get blown out of preportion!

Tell me this is a joke, right? Overcapacity? hmmm... Let's stick to realistic solutions and valid opinions

Say the special Jeff Passolt did last night. I just stood there shaking my head.

maybe the right group of people (Fellegy) and others can get things going.

There is a ton of money & the Economy that could greatly be affected by this.

There are alot of great people who have Resorts. Paul W @ Appeldoorn's is the nicest, kindest guy a person will ever meet. He makes sure everyone has a good time when staying there

Equal Rights?? Then why do the tribe members get more rights then others, I don't care about a treaty that was signed back in who cares! Teachers used to be able to paddle students, people used to be able to do many things...my point is that rules change for everyone for reasons. Why does a certain "group" get special treatment and the rules don't change for them.....to me it's B.S

State run casinos

MOE, (by the way your name cracks me up)

If state run casinos were allowed we could:
-reduce our state deficit
-supply more funding for MNDOT, MNDNR, etc.
-and cut into the monopolistic bureaucracy of the indian casinos

I back that idea 100%

There won't be many females kept. Almost all walleye's over 19 inches are females and we can't keep any over 18 inches.

I to am a big supporter of state run casinos. Some people are going to gamble no matter what so the profit might as well go the paying for schools, roads etc. etc. Even if the state never did it just the threat would mean bargaining power. The way it is right now with the love affair with the Dem's and band money nothing is going to change. Every time this subject comes up the Dem's shoot it right down. Want to really have a chance for something to change vote republican.

Again this is turning into Tribal bashing. It's sad that you can't talk about an issue without bringing up Casino's and how to get back at the Tribes. This is childish.

In one post someone claimed that "we" give our money foolishly to the tribe so they can buy the land back. Whats the problem with that? I for one think it's great, Native Americans are now playing the white mans game. Look, I'm not trying to start another race thing. I'm only trying to keep this on track with the netting. Casino's, and what the Tribe does with their money has nothing to do with netting.

This has everything to do with netting. If there was a real chance that they could loose income to state run casinos they would give up netting in and instant to not have that happen.

That said I am not a all against Band casinos in fact I think they have done a huge amount of good for allot of people. That can not be said of netting which benefits a very small number up people at the harm of a very large number. Bad math.

Fishorgolf
Do you understand the gaming pact the state has is with all MN tribes not just the mille lacs band? Not all bands net, so how would state run casinos be a bargaining chip against netting? I dont get your logic.

Money! Of all the bands that net Mille lacs the MB is the one with all the money. And this is the money that paid for the law suit that to made it possible for the netting to take place. Do you get the logic now of should I explain more? I will if needed.